For those who missed Diane Ravitch on 9 March, you can view a recording of the event here:

Standing Together to Save Public Education

Join us on Monday, March 9th at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post (at 7:30 pm) for what promises to be an informative evening featuring Diane Ravitch and a panel of distinguished educators. Free tickets are available at http://goo.gl/bCLtRv

Recent Announcements

Letter to Parents about TestingWe have prepared a new letter that aims to communicate the concerns that principals across New York State have regarding the recent changes in testing in New York State. Please ...
Posted Oct 27, 2013, 12:17 PM by Sean Feeney

Updated APPR Letter with SignatoriesAn updated letter with signatories has been posted to the site. It is available below or in the Documents section. We now have 1539 New York State principal signatories (that ...
Posted Mar 14, 2013, 5:53 PM by Sean Feeney

Updated APPR Letter with SignatoriesAn updated letter with signatories has been posted to the site. It is available below or in the Documents section. We now have 1536 New York State principal signatories (that ...
Posted Mar 2, 2013, 11:12 AM by Sean Feeney

More than a NumberMore than a Number: How State Testing is Affecting the Educational and Emotional Health of our StudentsApril 10th, Hofstra University Adams Playhouse, 7:00 pm Join a panel discussion ...
Posted Mar 14, 2013, 6:22 PM by Sean Feeney

Join over 1,550 principals and over 6,500 other educatorsand concerned citizens across New York State and our countrywho support our efforts to stop harmful educational practicesthat are not based in research!

Across New York State, there is growing concern about the direction being taken by the State Education Department. In breathtaking speed, Education officials have made sweeping changes to how our schools operate, how our teachers and principals are evaluated and how our students are assessed.

As building principals, we applaud efforts aimed towards excellence for all of our students. We cannot, however, stand by while untested practices are put in place without any meaningful discussion or proven research. This is why we have prepared an Open Letter of Concern Regarding New York State's APPR Legislation for the Evaluation of Teachers and Principals. Written by two high school Principals — Dr. Sean C. Feeney and Dr. Carol C. Burris — this paper was reviewed and edited by Elementary, Middle School and High School principals. Although this letter had its origins in Long Island, the concerns expressed are shared by educators across New York. In a very clear manner, this letter states why everyone who cares about schools should be concerned about New York's APPR Legislation. The letter also articulates a better path forward for our schools and students.